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1. Court says current vetting standards were not shown to be inadequate

The Trump administration made the case that terrorists could exploit possible weaknesses in the nation’s screening and vetting procedures as it reviews them.

The court said there’s no finding that “present vetting standards are inadequate, and no finding that absent the improved vetting procedures there likely will be harm to our national interests.”

2. Using one’s country to ban entry is insufficient, court says

The court said the order makes no finding that nationality alone renders classifying a broad class of people as a heightened security risk to the U.S.

The court cited shortcomings with the order as it currently is, saying the order does not tie people within the six designated countries in any way to terrorist organizations. “It does not provide any link between an individual’s nationality and their propensity to commit terrorism or their inherent dangerousness,” the ruling said.

The ruling concluded that the executive order doesn’t sufficiently justify suspending the entry of more than 180 million people “on the basis of nationality.”

3. Court says “detrimental” effects not shown

The court said the president didn’t take the steps needed to justify the order, saying the president needed to make sufficient findings that the entry of people from the six designated countries and refugees would be detrimental to the interests of the U.S.

“We conclude that the (president) did not satisfy this precondition before exercising his delegated authority,” the ruling said. “Plaintiffs have shown a likelihood of success on the merits of their claim that the (president) exceeded his authority.”

4. Court favored uniting families, supporting humanitarian efforts

The ruling said that national security is undoubtedly a paramount public interest, but it also said the public interest favors blocking the executive order.

The court showed favor to arguments that supported children’s ability to get life-saving medical care in the U.S., humanitarian aid by religious organizations and keeping families together.

5. White House plans for victory in Supreme Court

White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Monday during a news conference that the administration remains committed to the issue and is reviewing the opinion.

Spicer said the country needs every available tool at its disposal to prevent terrorists from entering the U.S. and committing acts of bloodshed and violence.

“We continue to be confident that the president’s executive order to protect this country is fully lawful,” he said, “and ultimately will be upheld by the Supreme Court.”